"Josh is a smart guy, all-business, a go-getter, Illini all the way through," Small said. "You want to find somebody that can ignite the student-athletes, ignite the coaches, staff and alumni base and navigate through all the state of Illinois stuff. He's smart enough to do all that.McConnell Golf also plans to invest $4 million over the next few years on upgrading Providence’s golf course and improving the facilities, especially the exercise facility. Providence has 14 tennis courts and three swimming pools.